Simon, Although it was along time ago I do remember Ted Midani. I joined B Coy 3rd Para Bn at Okehampton in July/August 1945 and he was already an established member of that Coy at that time. I remember he was with us at Larkhill and he was with us when we went to Palestine in Sept 1945. I think he left for demob the following year but as I was not a close friend I cannot give you more than that, I believe that he came from Manchester and also that he had tailoring connections. I think that he was popular but I don't think that he was in 4 platoon. Hope this small amount of info is helpful, cheers Alan